About This Test
Upper endoscopy, also called esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to examine the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. It allows direct visualization and the ability to take biopsies or perform treatments.
What It Evaluates
- Evaluates: persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, nausea, abdominal pain, bleeding
What It Can Detect
- Detects: ulcers, inflammation, tumors, Barrett's esophagus, celiac disease, H. pylori infection
Therapeutic Capabilities
- Can treat: bleeding, remove polyps, dilate strictures, place stents, remove foreign objects
When Is It Recommended?
Your doctor may recommend this test for persistent upper GI symptoms, screening for Barrett's esophagus, or investigating anemia or weight loss.
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar Banerjee is JAG-certified and has performed thousands of endoscopic procedures with excellent outcomes.
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- JAG Certified Endoscopist
- ERCP & EUS Specialist
- 20+ Years Experience
- NHS UK Trained